MELATONIN

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: MELAT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 8914
Schedule: Every other Monday
Testing Time: 1 - 14 days
Testing Lab: Cambridge Biomedical Inc.

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 mL Plasma
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top EDTA
Collection Info:
Draw blood in a EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Spin down and separate plasma within 30 minutes of collection. Freeze immediately in
amber vial to protect from light. Send 2 mL EDTA plasma frozen.

Methods

RIA

CPT Codes

83519

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

10-20 years 31.3-175.3 pg/mL
21-65 years 11.0-135.4 pg/mL
>or=66 years 11.0-34.4 pg/mL

Test Performed By: Cambridge Biomedical Inc.
1320 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA 02135